By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The Pockets of Perception summer student design team is seeking current or entering high school juniors for its annual outside summer mural project in Dearborn. Sponsored by the Dearborn Community Fund, applications are available by contacting [email protected] and applying before April 30. Members of the POP team will receive a stipend of up to $500 upon successful completion of the project. Nine outdoor murals have been completed in past summers, with student … [Read more...] about Teen artists sought for summer POP Team mural project
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Dearborn Public Schools student art launches April Arts Month at Padzieski Gallery
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – An impressive display of eye-catching art made by Dearborn Public Schools students launched April Arts Month April 1 at the Padzieski Gallery, with additional work displayed on the mezzanine level. Dearborn Public Schools Art Resource Teacher Sunshine Durant said they are exhibiting more than 600 pieces of student art work. “We have built the best art show in Michigan,” she said. “Each piece of art is framed by the Dearborn Education Foundation, which they donate about … [Read more...] about Dearborn Public Schools student art launches April Arts Month at Padzieski Gallery
Free Dearborn Schools preschool program accepting applications starting April 25 for next year
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools’ Great Start Readiness Program will begin distributing applications on April 25 for the 2025-26 school year. DPS invites all families who live in the district and have a child the right age to apply for the free preschool program. State officials are working to expand GSRP to all families over the next few years, which means more flexibility for schools when admitting students. Most district families now qualify. To be eligible, children need to turn 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2025. Preference … [Read more...] about Free Dearborn Schools preschool program accepting applications starting April 25 for next year
Dearborn middle and high schools planning orientations to welcome next year’s students and parents
DEARBORN — Looking ahead to next school year, schools across Dearborn Public Schools are planning orientation events in spring 2025 to meet students and parents. District middle and high schools have scheduled events to welcome next year’s incoming students and their parents. These orientations help students and parents better understand their new school, including topics like scheduling, class expectations and extracurricular activities. Eighth-graders and most fifth-graders from across the district, along with their … [Read more...] about Dearborn middle and high schools planning orientations to welcome next year’s students and parents
Dearborn Schools student artwork featured in City Wide Art Show April 1 to May 3
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools City Wide Art show returns to the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center from April 1 to May 3. The event will start with an opening reception from 4:30 to 7 p.m. April 1. The event is open to the public. The gallery — 15801 Michigan Ave. — is open from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. The City Wide Art Show is a longstanding spring tradition in Dearborn, a collaboration between the district and the city. DPS art teachers select pieces of … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools student artwork featured in City Wide Art Show April 1 to May 3
Dearborn Schools Kindergarten Roundups let parents learn about school, enroll students for the fall
DEARBORN — Parents living in the Dearborn Public Schools district with students planning to start kindergarten in the fall are invited to Kindergarten Roundups at their local elementary school. Parents and guardians can also start enrollment now through the district website. Each of the district’s 22 schools with elementary students is planning to hold a roundup during April. Kindergarten Roundups provide parents of future kindergarteners with important information about starting school, needed doctor and dentist exams, … [Read more...] about Dearborn Schools Kindergarten Roundups let parents learn about school, enroll students for the fall
Dearborn Education Foundation Mardi Gras party raises money for local schools
DEARBORN — Feb. 18 wasn’t a regular Tuesday. The Dearborn Education Foundation raised $43,000 for the students and teachers of Dearborn Schools through its annual Mardi Gras party. Partygoers enjoyed music, dancing, a 360 photo booth, raffles, and a silent auction. In addition, attendees voted for their favorite schools. Winners of the dubloon contest were Duvall Elementary School, O.L. Smith Middle School and Edsel Ford High School. Event King sponsor, Southwest Foodservice Excellence, donated and prepared food for the … [Read more...] about Dearborn Education Foundation Mardi Gras party raises money for local schools
Excitement, Joy, and C-O-M-M-U-N-I-T-Y at Dearborn Public Schools District Spelling Bee
DEARBORN — The excitement was palpable at Fordson High School as middle school students from Dearborn Public Schools took the stage for the second night of the Communities In Schools of Michigan’s District-Wide Spelling Bee. Families, district staff, and CIS student support coordinators filled the audience, eagerly watching as each competitor approached to tackle their word. In the auditorium, there is a pause after the student competitor finishes spelling her word. You can hear the ding of a bell break the silence as … [Read more...] about Excitement, Joy, and C-O-M-M-U-N-I-T-Y at Dearborn Public Schools District Spelling Bee
Berry Career Center open house to highlight CTE options
DEARBORN— High school students and parents in Dearborn Public Schools, as well as community and business members, are invited to a career and technical education open house at Michael Berry Career Center from 5 to 6:30 p.m. March 12 The event will allow students and guests to learn more about different vocational programs offered in the district, including those housed at the career center and those at one of the Dearborn Public Schools’ three traditional high schools. The evening will also feature information from … [Read more...] about Berry Career Center open house to highlight CTE options
Fordson receives grant for auto tech equipment
DEARBORN — Fordson High School auto shop students are expanding their real-world technical skills thanks to new equipment provided by a grant. In the spring of 2024, the Fordson auto shop was awarded $36,342.60 by the Margaret Dunning Foundation to buy a tire changing machine and scan tool. This equipment is providing students hands-on experience with real world equipment used in the automotive technician trade. Students are able to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve car problems in real-life situations. The Fordson … [Read more...] about Fordson receives grant for auto tech equipment